The term OTT, or ‘Over The Top’ refers to situations where companies – often new entrants – use the public internet1 to perform functions that have traditionally required the use of dedicated network infrast…
Ultimate Sports Cities 2012
In the world of hosting sports events the playing field is far from level writes Rachael Church-Sanders, author of SportBusiness’ Ultimate Sports Cities 2012.
Becoming an Ultimate Sports City
This report is designed to bring those working in sports events bidding and hosting, and those aspiring to, up to date with the latest thinking around the biggest themes in the sector
Premiership Rugby agrees five-year Ticketmaster deal
Premiership Rugby, the organising body of the top division of English club rugby union, has agreed a deal with Ticketmaster Sport to become the competition’s 'Official Ticketing Partner' for the next f…
BBC to show Copa Libertadores final again
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC will once again show live coverage of football’s Copa Libertadores final.
Horizm hires Nielsen and Nike executives Loader and Albuquerque
Digital inventory management company Horizm has added two senior hires to its commercial team, appointing Steve Loader from Nielsen Sports to head up its digital brand partnerships division and former…
Nova finalises Premier League capture for six seasons
Nova, the Greek pay-television broadcaster owned by United Media Group, has finalised its acquisition of exclusive Premier League rights in a six-year deal running to 2028
Webinar replay | Understanding NFTs and the value proposition for sport
In this recording of a webinar which ran on November 24, SportBusiness speaks to the experts to understand how sports organisations can structure their NFT offerings to deliver the maximum commercial returns, while also ensuring they don’t alienate their fans.
Nascar racing at full speed to establish significant presence in the metaverse
Nascar managing director of gaming and esports Nick Rend tells SportBusiness why the stock car series is placing as much of a priority on establishing an all-encompassing digital presence as one in the physical world. Bob Williams reports.
Sorare’s Nicolas Julia and Ryan Spoon on advancing the market for NFTs
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Sorare chief executive and co-founder Nicolas Julia and chief operating officer Ryan Spoon. Fisher and Russo also discuss the record-setting naming rights agreement in Los Angeles, California, between Anschutz Entertainment Group and cryptocurrency company Crypto.com, global sports data company Sportradar’s large-scale contract renewal with the National Basketball Association, and Fenway Sports Group’s advancing efforts to purchase the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins.
“Right time, place and approach” | Detroit City FC caps remarkable rise with move to USL
Detroit City FC co-owner and chief executive Sean Mann speaks to SportBusiness about the club's rapid rise up the US soccer pyramid and plans for the future in the USL. Bob Williams reports.